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Promotional photo for the movie courtesy of the official The Girl on the Train Facebook page.

‘The Girl on the Train’: a thrilling ride

Anisha Brady // October 26, 2016

*Caution spoilers ahead*Rachel is a blackout alcoholic with a stalker-like obsession for her cheating ex-husband. If that already doesn’t sound miserable enough, Rachel drunkenly hurls herself into...

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Lady Gaga silences critics

Rylee Pedotti // October 24, 2016

The Gaga regime is once again blasting forward with the release of "Joanne."Following a dismal performance by her 2013 LP, "Artpop," Lady Gaga and her global troupe of Little Monsters knew the release...

Square Deal Mattress Factory had a float that featured a Tarzan type theme. Photo credit: Jordan Rodrigues

The Chico Parade of Lights: a Chico tradition

Jordan Rodrigues // October 24, 2016

The 27th annual Chico Parade of Lights has been a Chico tradition since the early 1900s. The parade has evolved from high school seniors being invited to view the Chico Normal School campus, building special...

Photo credit: Sean Martens

Arts and Humanities Building makes a grand impression

Anna Porretta // October 24, 2016
The Arts and Humanities department shows off the new building's ability to facilitate artists during Chico preview day
Photo credit: Carin Dorghalli

‘New Directions in Jazz’ jazzes up Harlen Adams Theatre

Carin Dorghalli // October 23, 2016
The Jazz X-Press club jazzes the stage in the hopes of impressing a professor who is out on medical leave.
Doug Cue, senior construction management major shares his passion for rock climbing and the importance of traveling. Photo credit: Franky Renteria

Humans of Chico State

Franky Renteria // October 22, 2016

"As I got closer to graduation, the reality of 50 to 60 hour work weeks is sinking in. I'm excited for the opportunities I have ahead of me; but i know that I need to take advantage of the rest of the...

Kari Zagan and Chico Country Day Students used the Farmers Market as their inspiration for one of the six Icon Pedestals done by various artists. Photo credit: Cortneanne Campbell

Art tour reveals hidden gems of Chico

Cortneanne Campbell // October 22, 2016
*This is a gallery*

The creativity behind ‘Idea Fab Labs’

Anna Porretta // October 22, 2016
Idea Fab Lab facilitates artists and aims to show that anyone is capable of creativity.
First-year biology major, Sophia Balme (right) and first-year business administration major, Tyler Wallace (left), take advantage of the Pride themed interactive photo booth. Photo credit: Jae Siqueiros

Queer Week 2016 impacts students and community

Jae Siqueiros // October 20, 2016

With Queer Week 2016 coming to a finish, we reflect on the impact that this week has had on Chico State and within the community. The Associated Students Gender and Sexuality Equity Center, Multicultural...

Photo credit: Courtesy of Artery Artist Management

Five new albums to check out this fall

Matthew Manfredi // October 20, 2016

Fall 2016 is bursting with countless great album releases and with so much good music coming, it's hard to keep track of what to listen to. So instead of scouring the web for something to add to the week’s...

Sam “Big Sam” Williams courtesy of Matt Kelly and Michael J. Media.

Big Sam’s Funky Nation brings Noladelic Funk to national relevance

Rylee Pedotti // October 17, 2016

New Orleans boasts an impressive roster of homegrown talent, including Jazz legends like Louis Armstrong, the Marsalis Brothers as well as current mainstream acts like Harry Connick Jr. and Frank Ocean. Adding...

Designer Siobhan Barrett in her studio. Photo courtesy of Siobhan Barrett

‘Fall into Bed’ with Siobhan Barrett Lingerie and FosterBuilt Coffee

Anna Porretta // October 16, 2016

Siobhan Barrett, a body-positive lingerie designer will be presenting a pop-up shop at The Bookstore Oct. 12.Few pleasures in life can compare to the bliss of spending a chilly morning in bed. There's...

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